Romeo and Juliet

In high school, I truly hated the story of Romeo and Juliet. I thought it was ridiculous that 2 teenagers would commit suicide over each other dying. Then again in high school, I didn't really know what true love is. Now, I completely understand what Shakespeare's story was really about. The kind of selfless, untainted, PURE love that a relationship can have if it is between the right people.

As most of you know, Eric was in a pretty bad accident the other day. He hit a disabled car in the HOV lane that was stopped because it's wheel had fallen off the axel. He didn't see the car in time, and hit it at about 60 mph, which ended in him spinning across all lanes of traffic on the freeway and ultimately ending up on the right shoulder. Luckily, no other cars hit him, and he sustained only minor injuries that a couple of hours in the ER took care of.

Following the accident, after the shock wore off and I was sure he was going to be okay, I couldn't help thinking about what would have happened had he not have made it. If anything would have been slightly different, he could very well be dead right now. This is when I realized the truth in Shakespere's famous love story. If it weren't for the fact that I have Collin and it's my responsibility to take care of him and love him, I don't know that I could go on without him. He is my rock, my support, and my true other half. Now I understand how some elderly people go soon after their spouse, when faced with losing your spouse and love of your life, a piece of you truly leaves.

Now of course, this is scary. I mean, feeling as if you don't want to live if you don't have your spouse there with you... it is definitely frightening. Love makes you vulnerable. Love makes you fragile. However, I wouldn't trade this love I have for anything else in the world. It is worth every risk. It is worth every fear. It is comforting to know that I am so in love that it hurts sometimes. It is amazing to know that I have the man that I am supposed to be with for the rest of my life.